Japanese Yakitori Grilled Chicken
Experience authentic Japanese flavors with this juicy and tender Yakitori grilled chicken, glazed in a savory-sweet sauce perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside as yakitori sauce.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, brushing generously with yakitori sauce as they cook.
- Cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is caramelized, about 12-15 minutes total.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, try grilling over charcoal and serve with steamed rice and pickled vegetables.
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